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Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
AGRICULTURAL.
Importance of Grass.

Years of observation have satisfied US
that one of the greatest needs of the
South is grass-grass for hay and grass
for fertilizing. Without rotation OF
crops there cannot be any successful ag-
riculture and without grass or clover
there cannot be any successful rotation of
crops, nor without these or any other
feeding crops can there be any manure at
all adequate to the necessities OF the land.
This has been the experience of the sue
cessful farmers OF the North, and 1t will
prove equally true in the South.
The great advantages Of grass and
clover are the roots and stubble of these
crops, and the occasional blowing under
of the whole growth, which furnishes a
large amount of fertIlizing matter. This
is and long has been the practice North,
but it has been almost unknown in the
South, and in consequence the yield of the
crops commonly grown, aud which are
exceedingly exhaustive, is becoming more
meagre and less profitable. This is
proved by the general average as shown
by the Agricultural Department, by
which it is seen that the yield of cotton is
about $50 pounds to the acre, worth at
the present price less than 80, while the
yield of corn is no more than seven to ten
bushels in the majority of cases, and that
of wheat il no more. This is the inevita-
BILE result OF the present system, in which
grass has no place at all.
Grass, however, fourisbes as we'll In
the South as anywhere else, and some in
digenous varietics grow here to perfec-
tion known to no other part of the Union.
For permanent pasture and hay the Ber-
muda grass is excellent 1t is impossible
to kill it, except by blowing and culti-
vating, because Of it's peculiar habit,
which gives it a special value for field
growth. It yields large quantity of
hay, and the finest pasture. Elizabeth
City North CGrolinidn.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Care of Horses Feet.

1t is generally conceded by horsemen
that lameness originates chiefly in the
faulty treatment of the horses foot. This
fact suggests several recommendations
for the mitigation of the evil: First, bare
feet. 1t may be stated as general pro,
position that any horse with fairly good
feet need never be shod at all. In the
barefooted horse the heels spread out, the
frogs descend, ridge-form, upon the soIes,
giving to the bottom of the feet good
purchase upon either a rough or smooth
surface. He soon learns to rely upon
himself and so adjusts his equilibrium to
motion that he neither strains himself nor
slips nor stumbles. Horsemen have often
given this plan short, faint-hearted trial,
but on the frst manifestations OF foot sore
ness at the end Of few weeks, and before
the feet have become Injured to the change,
usually have the shoes replaced again
Spirit of the Turf
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Cure for Piles,

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of
weight in the back loins and lower part of the
abdomen, causing the patient to suppose he has
some affection of the kidneys or neighborng
organs At times, symptoms of indigestion are
present, fatuency, uneasiness of the stomach,
ETC. moisture like perspiration. producing
very disagreeable itching, after getting warm, is
a common attendant, Blind, Bleeding and Itch
ing Piles yield at once to the.application of DR..
Bosanko's Pile Remedy. which acts directly
upon the parts affected, absorbing the Tumors,
allaying the intense itching, and effecting per-
maneni cure. Price so cents. Address The Dr.
Bosanko Medicine o Piqua, o.
For sale in Charlotte by L.. 7. WRIsToN,
Druggist yr
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Fall.

Fall. 1886. Fall.
PEGRAM & CO.,
First National Bank Building)
SOUTH TRYoN ST., CHARLOTTE, N. G.
Ladies' High Button Boots, Misses High But
ton Boots, Children's High Button Boots.
Ladies', Misses
And Children's Spring Heel Shoes. Boys and
Girls School Shoes.
Gent!emen's Fine Custom Made Shoes for
dress and business wear, large stock of sizes,
styles and widths.
Specialties i'm Hats.
The "Boss Raw Edge" Soft Hats, the Light
Weight Silk Hats, most approved style.
Trunks and Valises, very superior line.
GOLD HEAD UMBRELLAS.
Leather Back Bound Slipper Soles, Lambs
Bound Slipper Soles, Porpoise Laces, Alma
Polish, Fine Button Hooks, Stocking Heel Pro-
tectors.
Be sure and give us call. Mail orders have
our prompt attention.
PEGRAM s. co.
Sept II, 1886.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

CoPPERAs ON THE FARM,-In British
experiments last year, copperas proved
valuable fertilizer for many crops. An
increase of 400 pounds in the potato yield
of an eighth of an acre resulted from
treatment with fourteen pounds of cop
peras. 1t gave as good crop of turnips
as did guano and dissolved bones. and
nearly doubled the yield of a field OF hay.
Good results were also obtained with
onions, beans and mangold wurzel.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Just what thew all say,

Hon D. D. Hayne of Salem, Ill says he uses
Dr. Bosanko's ough and Lung Syrup in his
family with the most satisfactory results, in all
cases of Coughs, Colds and roup, and recon-
mends it in particular for the little ones Sam
pie bottle free
For sale in Charlotte by L. r. WINSTON,
Druggist Yr
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Central Barber Shop.

GREY TOOLE has again assumed control
and proprietorship of the Central Barber Shop"
opposite Central Hotel Building, where he will
be glad TO see all his old customers and many
Few ones. He guarantees satisfaction to all who
may be pleased to patronize him.
GREY TOOLE
Jan 1. 1886
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
First National Bank of Charlotte,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Paid Up Capital 100000.

OFFICERS
r. Y. McAden, President NJ. P. Pegram, Cashier
john F. Orr, Teller; A. Graham and a. Brady
Clerks.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
R. Y. McAden, j. L. Brown, VIM. r. Myers,
R. NJ. Oates, 8. B. Alexander, s. A. Cohen,
R. Barringer,
Deals in Bills of Exchange, Sight Drafts, Gold
and Silver Coin, and Government and other Sc
curities.
Jan. /, 1885.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Cure for Sick Headache,

For proof that DR.. Gums Liver Pills cure
Sick Headache, ask your Drug gist for free
trial package Only one for dose Regular
size boxes, 25 cents.
For sale in Charlotte by L. r. WRIsToN,
Druggist yr
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
A Good Milk Cow.

A good milch COW must be able to eat
great deal of food. Milk cannot be
made without something to make it from.
The COW does not secrete: milk from the
air. but from the food she eats. To eat a
great deal COW must have strong jaw,
and we may put this down as one OF the
marks of good mixer. A strong jaw
does not necessarily require big head,
at least what is called a bulls bead
large in the upper part-but strong
lower jaw, with strong muscles to operate
/ it. Any expansion of the head in other
directions may be detriment as drawing
from her food to support it. 2. A good
mixer must digest q great deal OF food.
This requires an ample stomach or stom-
aches, for the cow has four. A large
stomach is indicated internally by large
abdomen and great breadth between the
hips, or great breadth of loins. A judge
of cows will tell you that COW should be
wedge-shaped, tapering from abdomen to
nose. 8. A good mixer will have large
milk veins-that is, large veins leading to
the udder, under the belly. Those large
veins indicate large mixer. 4. Whether
what is called the escutcheon, the portion
of the hind part of the udder and adjacent
parts on which the hairs turn back in op-
position to the general direction of the
hair, is any indication of the milking
qualities of the COW, is a-disputed ques-
ton. Many believe that where it is large
it indicates a good mixer, where small
poor one. Others put no faith in it. 5.
A soft, velvet feeling of the skin, and
rich, yellow color, especially in the inside
OF the ears, is believed to indicate a rich
mixer, at least, if not a very large one.
1t is believed to show a tendency to form
fat, and consequently butter.
INCREASE PER AcRE.-The great OBJ
ject of every farmer should be To increase
the amount he can raise on each single
acre Of ground He should not be con-
tent with what is generally raised by
himself or his neighbors, but he should
study how he may increase his yield per
acre. If to-day he is getting eight bar
rels of corn from his acre let him study
seriously and strive manfully to make it
ten, twelve or sixteen. In some parts of
the country fields have been made to
yield, all things having been favorable,
twenty barrels to the acre. 1t would not
be wrong to strive even for this amount,
after having achieved the previous ones.
We, however, put it mildly to begin with,
lest we be taken TO task for asking too
much in the beginning g.-AsheoiIte COat'a-
try Homes.
e~ If land be drained SO that it can
be plowed in the latter part of March,
then the season is actually heightened by
one month over land that must wait till
| April, and the crop is certain to be ma
tured. If the land be well drained the
farmer will find the labor lessened. his
prospects improved, and his anxiety re-
garding the .shortness Of the season d.
minished
N A mixture of plaster and guano
seems to be popular here as a fertilizer
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

W A mixture of plaster and guauo
seems to be popular here as a fertilizer
among those who give attention to cul-
tivating grass in their yards. The pro-
portion is two of plaster to one of guano.
Good stable manure, well scattered over
the grass is probably the best yet
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

EB There is not much in this world
that man can get for nothing.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Guns, Pistols
AND AMMUNITION.

We are headquarters for these Goods. Have
just opened up the finest and most complete line
of Sporting Goods ever brought to this market
Double and Single Breech Loading Shot Guns,
all grades London Fine Twist MuZzle Load
ing Guns. Breech Loading Rifles, all grades.
Paper and Brass Shells. Breech Loading Imple
ments, Shot Pouches and Belts, Powder Flasks,
&c, &c.
We guarantee our retail prices on these Goods
against New York or Baltimore. Call and be
convinced.
HAMMOND s. JUSTICE.
Oct 90 1885,
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
BAKERY.

Having secured the services of one of the very
best of Bakers, am prepared to furnish Bread,
Cakes, and everything in the Bakery line.
s. M. HOWELL,
Feb IL, 1887. East Trade Street
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

@ A teaspoorful of spirits of turpen.
tine in pint and hall Of corn meal is
considered one Of the best remedies for
gapes when fed to young chicks.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

Lime Phosphate.
A natural compound of Bone Phosphate,
Lime, Magnesia Potash and everything required
for the natural food of plants, and most fire.
quenty lacking in soils.
Mined at Castle Hayne, Ground at Raj
eigh, N. c.,
Containing 12 to Is per cent of Bone Phosphate
and Ga per cent of Carbonate of Lime. Lime
and Phosphate in one natural mixture, it does
the work of both and is cheaper than common
lime.
For Glover and the Grasses, for
Oats and Wheat.
For the permanent improvement of the soil, there
is nothing equal to it, For Composing Manures
on the farm it is the best and only thing you
need.
With stable or lot manure, cotton seed. muck,
mold or refuse of any kind, and North Carolina
Lime Phosphate you can make Fertilizers
FOR ALL CROPS
And thus save your money.
You will keep your Cotton and Tobacco
money for yourself if You use this Phosphate
and save every kind of farm manure.
a. Formulas supplied by the Company free.
Apply to the
N G. PHOSPHATE CO.,
: Dec. II, 1886 6ul Raleigh. N. G.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

a. Averill Ready-M Paints,
best in use. Any one can use them.
W. NJ. WILSON & CO,
Sole Agents
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
wittkowsky G Baruch's Column.

Wittkowsky g. Baruch's Column.
THE PRINCELY GIFT
$4,000
TO BE DIVIDED OUT!
Referring to the heading of this notice, we do
not try to catch the Ear of the Public by such
"clap trap" advertisement as
Selling Out
Because going to Tennessee or some other Sea-
port town, nor
Selling Out
Because of orders received from Headquarters
to "move on" No, no such "Wizzard Oil" now
you see me and now you don't concern calls
your attention to the following. Your attention
is called by a bona fide established business
House, which has in the past, does so now, and
will continue in future to deal squarely with
you. calling
"White'' white, ''Black" black,
A House which means what it says and says
what it means. Now then. we say that
We Will Divide $1,000
Among those who will take advantage of it, and
in doing so we desire it distinctly understood
that we do not propose to lose thst amount out
Of our pocket. No, by no means we do not do
business to lose money, but because of an upright
successful business career among you for over
one-third of a century. We are in a position to
have the
Ready Cash to Buy With.
We use it for all it will do with those in need
of the "all-powerful Cash."
On the recent visit North of
our Mr.. BARUCH, accompanied by that thor
ough Clothier, Mr. SoLoMoNs, they made some
very large purchases of
Spring and Summer
CLOTHING
At great sacrifice to the seller necesstating our
buying larger quantities than usual-and it is
this
Superfuous Stock
We must, shall and will dispose of. and at
least at
5000 less than usual Price.
We intend to advertise this especial Sale' ex-
tensivey, and expect big rush from our neigh
boring towns, hence we advise our nearby trade
to avail themselves of these bargains at once.
Usually sales of this kind are made at the end of
season. when the purchaser gets but little good
out of his purchase-has to lay it away for an
other season only to then find that his suit looks
old-but this sale consists OF
Clothing for the Spring Season
Just arriving.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

MIXED PoTAToEs FOR SEED.-Wher
o Dumber of varieties of potatoes are
grown on the same farm, it requires great
care to prevent mixing the seed. One or
two potatoes of similar appearance trans
ferred from one bin to another will work
great mischief. The miscellaneous or
posed of several varieties is greatly
against it in market. Potatoes of differ
ent varieties will not cook evenly. Ifthey
are similar in appearance the evil is
worse, as it is impossible to assort them
Nearly all the Early Rose varieties found
in market are mixed with Late Rose, a
coarse watery potato of poor flavor aud
inclined to rot. The potatoes do not get
seed, and only careful selection TO get
that undoubted pure viii. cure 1t.
MANURING GRASS LANDs.-There is
this to be said in favor of drawing. the
manure on grass lands, that none SO ap-
piled is wasted. Neither by wasting
away on the surface nor by fItering
through the soil can it be lost. 1t is pro-
tected from washing by the grass on the
ground, which catches the particles of
manure, and as for teaching away, there
10 little danger of that from the feeding
roots Of grass permesting every particle
of soil aud ready to take every atom of
plant food as it comes within their reach.
az Mr. G. NJ. Webb, one Of the pros
perous farmers of Coweta county, Ca,
produced on one acre of ground last year
twenty-five bushels of corn aud one bale
of cotton. He planted the corn between
the cotton rows, and the successful yield
from both crops shows the practicability
OF the experiment
Those of our farmers who contem-
plate raising crop of tobacco this season
should not delay the work of sowing seed
If sufficient quantity have not already
been planted. After the 18th of March it
will be rather late. We are glad to learn,
however, that in Western North Carolina
the acreage will be reduced about one
third and an effort made to raise much
better grades.
a. A teaspoorinl of spirits of turpen.
tine in pint and half OF corn meal is
considered one Of the best remedies for
gapes whenfed to young chicks.
49, IT. - -
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
ROSS & ADAMS

ROSS & ADAMS
Successors to Tiddy & Bro)
Invite orders for SCHOOL, MISCELLANEOUS
and STANDARD
Books,
And all kinds of Staple Stationery and School
Supplies.
Writing Paper.
LETTER,
AND OTHER SIZES
Blank Books
Of all grades. Envelopes of all size, color and
quality. Full line Acme Writing Pads and Tab
lets.
School States. best quality, all Sizes Slate
and Lead Pencils. Pens, Ink, Mucilage, &c
ROSS s. ADAMS,
Next to First National Bank,
JAM Is 1886. Charlotte. N. c.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for
Medicinal purposes, fo- sale by
R. d. JORDAN & co.
Bloomsdale Pearl and Red Onion
Sets for Fall Planting, at
R. Fl. JORDAN & CO.'S,
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

On and after January "a, 1887, he following
schedule will be operated on this road
No. Daily except Sundays
Leave Wilmington at 6 90 a In
Leave Shoe Heel at 10 IA a IN
Leave Charlotte at 3 AZ d m
Leave Shelby at SO m
Arrive at Rutherfordton at 40 D m
No 2. Daily except Sunday.
Leave Rutherfordton 600 a m
Leave Shelby at 50 m
Leave Charlotte at II 90 a m
Leave Shoe Heel at 356pm
Arrive at Wilmington at 90 p m
Nos. Daily except Sunday
Leave Wilmington at 645p m
Leave Raleigh at 700 0p m
Arrive at Charlotte at 725 a m
No.4 Daily except Sunday
Leave Charlotte at 815pm
Arrive at Raleigh 8 50 a m
Arrive at Wilmington S4Oa m
Trains Nos. and make connection at ghoe
Heel with trains on F g 7 v Railway.
Trains No. 8 and make close connection at
Hamlet with Trains to and from Raleigh.
Through Sleeping Cars between Wilmington
and Charlotte and Charlotte and Raleigh
Take Train No. 1 for Statesyile Station West
ern N r R, Asheville and points West. Also.
for Spartanburg, Greenville, Athens, Atlanta
and points Southwest.
Local Freight Nos 5 and tri-weekly between
Wilmington and Hamlet.
Local Freight Nos and tri-weekly between
Hamlet and Shelby.
Nos 8, 6, and will not take passengers
L. G. JONES,
Superintendent
F. W. CLARK, Gen. Pass. Agent.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Ayers Pills,

Prepared by DR.. j. G. Aver & Co, Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers In Medicine
March 16, 1887.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

Pure Reliable Drugs
At WILDER'S Drug Store.
An assortment not to be excelled in quality
and prices anywhere.
In fact everything kept in first class Drug
Store can be found in this establishment. Give
us call.
Fl. NJ. WILDER,
Cor. Trade and College Sts., Charlotte, N. q.
July 10, 1885.
FERTILIZERS.
We represent in this market the following
Brands, which have no superiors and few
equals:
The Etiwan Acid Phosphate
The Stono Acid Phosphate.
The Farmers Friend Guano
We have also on hand stock of genuine Ger
man Kainit Call and see before you buy.
Prices are lower than ever before.
SPRINGS & BURWELL.
Jan 2e, 1887.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

~ White Wash Brushes, Paint
Brushes, Shoe Brushes and Kalsomine Brushes
at
w NJ. WILSON s. CO.'S.
Feb. ~, 1886 Drug Store.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Wittkowsky h Barucb,
CHARLOTTE, N. G.

Heretofore when we offered Goods at
Cost Prices
We drew purchasers for the first day or two
only, therefore, during the first period of an ad-
vertised Cost Price sale we had an extremely
brisk trade, which soon gave way to our usual
run. We see our mistake now
Goods at cost price are not always cheap, be-
cause the Dry Goods Market f1uctuates and styles
and fashions change to such an extent, that we
can frequently substitute Goods that cost us 80
cents per yard at one season, for Is to 70 cents
per ward at another
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Clothing for the Spring Season

500 Suits
OF Mems Clothing among which are Al-Wool
Corkscrews in Black, Blue and Brown worth
$13 5O SIS, $16 so and $2O-sel now at So rs.
$40, $12 60 and $l5.
Prince Alberts, Coat and Vest, in Dallas and
Tricots, worth $25. for only $14
Mems All-Woo1 Cashmere Sack and Frock
Suits, worth $3.50, $40, $12 and $15-sell
now at $575, $3.50, $3.50 and &c.
All Custom-Made Cashmere Suits worth from
$15 to $25, at the uniform price of SO.
All-Wool Blue Flannel Suits at SIS, well worth SO.
A large variety of all-Wool Norfolk Jackets
worth 81, at half prices, which means So so.
You will find among these lots Suits for Cler-
gyman, Banker, Merchant, Farmer, Mechanic
and the Laborer. We have them for all nor is
the $50 and 800 FOUNDER forgotten-We have
Suits as large as size SO.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

OFFICE OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, }
Wilmington, Jan. "a, 1887.
On and after January "a, 1887, :he following
schedule will be operated on this road
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
We are Having Fine Trade
During Our Mark-DoWn Sale

Because we are conducting it on a different prin-
clple from heretofore, often selling an article
that costs us 81 for 20 cents, and in the long run
fare better than getting COST price, as we at once
close out that article and invest that 20 cents to
an advantage. We are offering Bargains to buy
ers in every Department. Take advantage of
them, as they are genuine.
az Our Reduced Prices are drawing crowds
to make purchases
WITTKOWSKY & BARUCH.
Jan. 81, 1887. ...
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
A. r. & w. B. NISBET.
Wholesale and Retail
GrOcers and COnfectiOnorS.

A. r. & w. B. NISBET.
Wholesale and Retail
Grocers and Confectioners,
DEALERS IN
Tobacco. Cigars. Musical Instruments, &c
CHARLOTTE, N. c.
The best stock of Groceries, Confectioneries
Prize Candies, Toys, Musical instruments,
Strings, Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff Wooden Ware,
Paper Bags Canned Goods, Glass Jellies, Crack
ers Powder, Shot, Salt, &C., in the city, will be
found at our
Wholesale and Retail Store.
Call and see US before buying.
AR& WB NIsBET
New Millinery and Dress-Making Goods.
MRS. QUERY.
Has just returned from the Northern cities with
good assortment of nice Goods for her Millinery
and Dress Making
Department.
Which she offers to the Ladies of this section at
Prices to suit the times.
Her Stock of Millinery Goods, and Dry Goods
for Ladies wear, cannot be surpassed in this
market, and it embraces all the
Latest Fashions
OF the season, as displayed by New York impor-
tations
HATS
Trimmed in the latest style with Feathers,
Birds, &c.
Call and see me at my Store, near the Court
House. and hope to entertain you with exhibit
tions of Good Goods and Nice Goods.
Remember the Old Stand, near the Court
House.
MRS G. M. QUERY.
Charlotte, Oct. 8, 1886
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
$1,000 less than usual Price.

We intend to advertise this especial Sale" ex-
tensively, and expect big rush from our neigh
boring towns, hence we advise our nearby trade
to avail themselves of these bargains at once
Usually sales of this kind are made at the end OF
season. when the purchaser gets but little good
out of his purchase-has to lay it away for an.
other season only to then find that his suit looks
old-but this sale consists OF
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
We Will Divide $1,000

Among those who will take advantage of it, and
that we do not propose to lose thst amount out
Of our pocket. No, by no means; We do not do
business to lose money, but because of an upright,
successful business career among you for over
one-third of century. We are in position to
have the
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Carolina Central Railroad Co.

Feb. 10, 1886
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18
Superhuous Stock

We must, shall and will dispose of, and at
least at
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-18

At great sacrifice to the seller necessitating our
buying larger quantities than usual-and it is
| this